Formula Messagebox Function Training Video

I had written about this function before in the Tutorials section but since I did the Inputbox() video it only seemed fair to do one for the Messagebox() function. The Messagebox() function is another way to prompt a user for input in the midst of calculating a permit formula. It is best used for Yes or No prompts. The training video shows how that works.

Formula Training Video on INPUTBOX() Function

I added a new training video to the web site this morning that shows how to use the INPUTBOX() function in a formula if you have a calculation that requires additional input from the user. I was helping a customer set up some fees and they had an oddball permit that required information they don't normally store in the database so I showed them how you could use a special function to prompt for that information inside the formula itself.

Big Help File Update

I just put a lot of effort into adding more information in the Help file for users who want to customize their documents. It is now much easier to find out field name information for adding new fields to documents. Most of the field description screens in the Help file now also include the internal field names so that you know what you need to type into the Report Expression dialog. All of the Document Screen help sections how include extra information about the specific databases that are open and available for inclusion in custom documents. Let me know if you see other areas where I need to flesh out the Help files.